62 entries under pause topic. ×

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balance(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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balk(avoid, hide, escape, conceal)
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be irresolute(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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be reluctant(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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be unwilling(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dally(verb, hesitate, falter, balk)
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debate(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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defer(delay, hesitate, falter, balk)
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demur(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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dillydally(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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doubt(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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falter(hesitate, balk, scruple)
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flounder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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fumble(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold back(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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hold off(expression, halt, slow, falter)
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hover(verb, stop, balance, hesitate)
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linger(verb, hesitate, falter, balk)
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